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MORGANTOWN, WV - OCTOBER 22: Matt Pryor #64 of the TCU Horned Frogs in action during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field on October 22, 2016 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)Joe Sargent/Getty Images

Matt Pryor NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Philadelphia Eagles' Pick

Matt MillerApr 28, 2018

POSITIVES

โ€”Experienced at both tackle and guard with an ideal projection at right guard.

โ€”Great frame at 6'7"ย and 328 pounds with the leverage to drop his anchor and push defenders in the run game.

โ€”Long-armed player who uses his length well and has room to improve his punch accuracy to become even more effective in the pass game.

โ€”Absorbs power-rushers and will sit down and anchor when a defender tries to convert speed to power.

โ€”Has the size and length to shut down even the best pass-rushers if he gets hands on them.

NEGATIVES

โ€”Average mover who is likely a fit in a drive scheme but not as much for zone teams.

โ€”Weight management has been an issue. Was listed at 350 pounds in the summer and was at one point close to 400 pounds, per school sources.

โ€”Scouts questioned his football IQ and work ethic when discussing his draft grade.

โ€”Speedy rushers will give him fits around the edge because of his heavy feet, which is why he's projected inside to guard.

โ€”Has to speed up his process. From snap to reaction to his first movement, he's often beaten with quickness from defenders.

OVERALL

The team that drafts Matt Pryor must have a plan to help him continue developing his body and game. But he's an impressive player on the hoof with the tools to become a better pro than he was a college blocker.

GRADE: 5.75 (Round 4-5)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Trent Brown, San Francisco 49ers